Caregiver Form Printable For Elderly In Riverside
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You must have a Medi-Cal eligibility determination. You must live at home or an abode of your own choosing (acute care hospital, long-term care facilities, and licensed community care facilities are not considered "own home"). You must submit a completed Health Care Certification form.
How to Become an IHSS Provider Go to an IHSS Provider Orientation given by the county. Complete, sign and return the IHSS Program Provider Enrollment Form (SOC 426) directly to the County IHSS Office or IHSS Public Authority. Complete and sign the IHSS Provider Enrollment Agreement (SOC 846) .
Who is it For: You must also be a California resident. You must have a Medi-Cal eligibility determination. You must live at home or an abode of your own choosing (acute care hospital, long-term care facilities, and licensed community care facilities are not considered "own home").
Apply for services or become a caregiver by calling the IHSS Home Line and Public Authority at (888) 960-4477. Click here to visit our Riverside IHSS website for specific IHSS support for clients and providers.
Under the law, you are ineligible to work in the IHSS program ONLY if you have been convicted within the last 10 years of: 1) fraud against a government health care or supportive services program; 2) child abuse; or 3) abuse of an elder or dependent adult.
Personality Traits of a Good Caregiver Patience. People who need care often take longer to complete simple tasks. Compassion. Empathy and understanding are absolutely necessary. Humor. Being Present. Detail Oriented. Able to Accept Help. Willing to Set Boundaries. Cooperative.
To become a caregiver in California, meet state requirements (work authorization, background check, good health), complete a Home Care Aide certification course and provide proof of vaccinations and a negative TB test.
Qualifications of a Caregiver A valid driver's license. Bilingual in a language spoken in your region. CPR certification. CNA certification. Ability to pass a background check. Ability to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing)
